Program Overview
The Curso de Experto en Tomografía Computarizada de Pequeños Animales is a postgraduate program that focuses on Computed Tomography (CT) in small animals. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of CT technology and its applications in veterinary medicine, with a focus on practical, hands-on learning. The program is designed for veterinarians who want to specialize in CT imaging and advance their career in the field. It is taught by veterinary specialists in the field and offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Curso de Experto en Tomografía Computarizada de Pequeños Animales is a postgraduate program offered by the Universidad Europea de Madrid. It is a unique program in Spain that focuses on Computed Tomography (CT) in small animals. The program is designed to be highly practical, with students gaining hands-on experience from the beginning.
Objectives:
- Provide students with the theoretical resources to recognize and treat various pathologies.
- Teach students how to use different programs to interpret CT scans.
Outline:
The program is structured into seven modules:
Basic Principles
- Professor: Xavier Sánchez Salguero
- Total Hours: 6 hours
- Theoretical Hours: 6 hours
Module 2: Non-Neurological Head, Soft Tissues, and Upper Airways
- Professor: Xavier Sánchez Salguero
- Total Hours: 6 hours
- Theoretical Hours: 6 hours
Module 3: Neurocranial and Spinal CT
- Professor: Eduardo Fraga Manteiga
- Total Hours: 12 hours
- Theoretical Hours: 12 hours
Module 4: Appendicular CT
- Professor: Patricia Laborda Vidal
- Total Hours: 6 hours
- Theoretical Hours: 6 hours
Module 5: Thoracic CT
- Professor: Eduardo Fraga Manteiga
- Total Hours: 12 hours
- Theoretical Hours: 12 hours
Module 6: Abdominal CT
- Professor: Leticia Marcelino
- Total Hours: 12 hours
- Theoretical Hours: 12 hours
Module 7: Clinical Case Workshop
- Professor: Raquel Salgüero Fernandez
- Location: On-campus
Teaching:
- The program is taught by veterinary specialists in the field.
- The program emphasizes practical learning, with 50% of the program dedicated to hands-on experience.
- Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Simulated Hospital, Structure and Function Laboratories, and the Applied Animal Research Center.
Other:
- The program is offered in Spanish.
- The program is delivered in a blended format, with both online and in-person components.
- The program is 10 ECTS credits long.
- The program starts on April 20, 2024.
- The program is offered by the Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences at the Universidad Europea de Madrid.
- The program is a "Título Propio" (own title), meaning it is not an official degree but a recognized qualification.
- Students receive a Diploma de Experto en Tomografía Computarizada en Pequeños Animales upon completion of the program.
- The program is offered in collaboration with Vetmedia, a company that provides high-quality training and videos for veterinary professionals.
- Students have access to scientific journals in the field, Medline databases, and a digital library during the program.
- The program is taught in Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid.
- The program is open to both Spanish and international students.
- The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to work in the field of veterinary CT.
- The program is a valuable asset for veterinarians who want to specialize in CT imaging.
- The program is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility.
- The program is a great way to advance your career in veterinary medicine.
- The program is a valuable investment in your future.
